What we’re about
B level beach (occasional grass) volleyball players with experience bumping, setting, hitting, and serving. This is a doubles group. You should be able to dig hard driven balls with some consistency. You should have experience playing doubles.
*New members are accepted on a trial basis*
Please answer the membership questions thoroughly, as this helps me determine if your skill level meets the skill level of this group.
Meetup does charge fees to the organizer (being a member is free) for maintaining the group. In an effort to remain transparent, please feel free to view our financials below. The group accepts donations via venmo (@karli-wilson) but this is not required. When the group money is running low, we may ask for donations.
Group financials:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/148zF65oYu3z9w4tDNWIXdmfyowplbLBpRLNntgu4ONo/edit#gid=1483315145
We play mainly sand and occasionally grass volleyball. Please be able to commit to being on time and at least 2 hours of play. Generally, this group is a good match for people in their 20s and 30s that have experience playing doubles volleyball and are in shape enough to play 2 hours of doubles. When it's hot, we generally rotate sitting out.
We allow 2 no shows before you are kicked from the group. Dropping within one hour of the event is considered a no show. For morning events, please update your RSVP at a reasonable time the night before. The organizers play close attention to the number of attendees and last minute drops causes frustration.
You are responsible for your +1s. If they are not at the skill level of the group, do not bring them out.
If you sign up for a grass event, it is mandatory to help set up and/or break down the net.
This group is not affiliation with an organization/business.
RULES:
*Rules during volleyball play will be enforced by self call or other players. *Please practice sportsman-like behavior and SELF CALL. We use these rules so that if you go on to play at a higher level or a league - then you will be used to playing by the rules.
*No set receives - you cannot set receive the first ball over the net whether its the serve or the other team hitting the ball over the net. The exception to this rule is a hard driven ball (meaning a spike that has NO arch to it - please ask for clarification if you'd like to discuss this rule more in-depth).
*No set overs (unless they are clean - meaning no spin and you are perpendicular to your target)
*No carries
*No double hits (unless its unintentional and one motion)
*No touching the net or the tape during play
*Plane Rule - if the ball has broken the plane of the net the other team can touch it. (Again - ask if you need clarification)
*You cannot reach over the net and touch a ball that is completely on the other team's side
Please be aware of those around you and communicate with your partner. Going after balls that are not yours - is dangerous and may cause someone to get hurt.